Hello and welcome to sydneysatchell.com where perseverance and inspiration knows no boundaries! This page will provide updated information and ways to stay connected to my journey to and through my Paralympic debut. As a speaker and an athlete I aim to remind everyone to Celebrate Your Journey no matter where life may take you! Through encouragement, faith and inspiration, I use my gifts to help others connect with their own journeys. Together, we will cultivate a path forward filled with joy and fulfillment. Let us forge ahead creating a more beautiful life, one step at a time:
Left Foot First! I hope to hear from you soon!
Love,
FIRST-TIME PARALYMPIC
GOLD MEDALIST
"CELEBRATE YOUR JOURNEY NO MATTER WHERE LIFE MAY TAKE YOU!"
She has experienced unforeseen turns along her journey, but her positive approach in the face of adversity has yielded a renewed spirit. Known as an optimist and the ultimate encourager, Satchell has shared her moving message with audiences throughout the United States.
Satchell, is a Windsor, CT native, holds a bachelor’s degree from Howard University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. While at Howard, she was also a member of the Division 1 Women’s Lacrosse team. Less than a year after graduation Satchell was in a life altering car accident that led to the loss of a limb. Her commitment to athletics and determination through her recovery led Howard University’s Athletic Department to name an award after her, The Sydney Satchell Award For Perseverance. Presently, Satchell is a member of the US Women's National Sitting Volleyball Team and recently became a Paralympic Gold Medalist in Paris, France 2024.
​Sydney Satchell is a charismatic and dynamic speaker committed to living life to the fullest.
YOU CAN PERSEVERE! YOU CAN MAKE IT THROUGH! YOU CAN LIVE THE DREAM! KEEP GOING!